Brazil’s Federal Police (PF) quietly uploaded its latest bulletin of administrative decisions to the Migration Law register late on 9 December, but global-mobility managers and corporate immigration advisers picked up the message immediately. Dozens of new fines—ranging from modest R$100 penalties to a R$7,200 overstay sanction—were made public, each naming the foreign national and the infraction committed.
The list shows the PF’s growing willingness to “name and shame” assignees who fail to comply with post-arrival formalities. The most common violation remains late registration: every non-tourist entrant is required to appear in person at a PF office within 30 days of arrival to submit fingerprints, photographs and supporting documents. The bulletin highlights a Bolivian technician fined R$300 for missing that deadline after entering on Brazil’s newly expanded visitor-for-technical-services classification.
Why the clamp-down now? 2026 is forecast to be a record year for inbound travel, with Brazil hosting a string of mega-events culminating in the COP-30 climate summit in Belém. Senior PF officials have told industry groups that tighter enforcement is intended to ensure police resources are not diverted from security duties by chasing paperwork.
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Companies looking for extra support can turn to VisaHQ, whose Brazil specialists schedule Federal Police visits, prepare documentation, and provide real-time deadline tracking through an online dashboard (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/). Leveraging the service can save assignees from missed appointments—and employers from appearing in future penalty bulletins.
For employers, the bulletin is a timely reminder to build PF scheduling into mobility timelines. Lead times for appointments can stretch to three weeks in São Paulo and Rio; many companies now book slots before their assignees even land. Failure to do so risks not only fines but also reputational damage—bulletins are public documents that can surface during future visa renewals.
Practical takeaway: HR teams should audit current assignee populations to confirm who entered within the past month and verify that a PF appointment is secured. Where delays are unavoidable, counsel advise filing a written justification before day 30 to mitigate fines.
The list shows the PF’s growing willingness to “name and shame” assignees who fail to comply with post-arrival formalities. The most common violation remains late registration: every non-tourist entrant is required to appear in person at a PF office within 30 days of arrival to submit fingerprints, photographs and supporting documents. The bulletin highlights a Bolivian technician fined R$300 for missing that deadline after entering on Brazil’s newly expanded visitor-for-technical-services classification.
Why the clamp-down now? 2026 is forecast to be a record year for inbound travel, with Brazil hosting a string of mega-events culminating in the COP-30 climate summit in Belém. Senior PF officials have told industry groups that tighter enforcement is intended to ensure police resources are not diverted from security duties by chasing paperwork.
Companies looking for extra support can turn to VisaHQ, whose Brazil specialists schedule Federal Police visits, prepare documentation, and provide real-time deadline tracking through an online dashboard (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/). Leveraging the service can save assignees from missed appointments—and employers from appearing in future penalty bulletins.
For employers, the bulletin is a timely reminder to build PF scheduling into mobility timelines. Lead times for appointments can stretch to three weeks in São Paulo and Rio; many companies now book slots before their assignees even land. Failure to do so risks not only fines but also reputational damage—bulletins are public documents that can surface during future visa renewals.
Practical takeaway: HR teams should audit current assignee populations to confirm who entered within the past month and verify that a PF appointment is secured. Where delays are unavoidable, counsel advise filing a written justification before day 30 to mitigate fines.
